2018 KES to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1096 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.0929 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1007 BWP

2018 KES to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KES to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.1096. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.0929.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0166 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0947 to the December average rate of 0.1047, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1096 was up 4.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1046, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 548 BWP

2017 Average 500 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 465 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 83.23 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1082

0.0930

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to BWP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0966, compared to 0.1048 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0966

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1048

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0059 BWP (High: 0.1079 / Low: 0.1020). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 BWP (High: 0.0950 / Low: 0.0938).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0059

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1070) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0985), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0084 (+8.55%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1070

2017 Avg (September) 0.0985

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0959	0.0932	0.0947
February	0.0961	0.0929	0.0943
March	0.0950	0.0938	0.0946
April	0.0980	0.0946	0.0960
May	0.1000	0.0976	0.0986
June	0.1034	0.0987	0.1012
July	0.1034	0.1014	0.1024
August	0.1079	0.1020	0.1050
September	0.1096	0.1046	0.1070
October	0.1072	0.1049	0.1056
November	0.1058	0.1025	0.1040
December	0.1061	0.1020	0.1047